The White House announced today  the suspension of military aid to Ukraine. This decision follows a heated exchange between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting in the Oval Office.

According to a White House official, the move is intended to pressure Zelensky into engaging in peace talks with Russia. The decision has drawn criticism from some members of Congress, who described it as reckless and another form of political coercion​.

Neither the White House nor the Pentagon has specified the scope or duration of the aid suspension. However, Trump hinted that a U.S. investment deal in Ukraine’s mineral sector may still proceed​.

The suspension has raised concerns over Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russian aggression, particularly as the conflict enters its third year​. The U.S. has provided billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine over the past three years, and this latest move is seen as an attempt to push Ukrainian leadership toward a greater commitment to peace​.

The decision has triggered strong reactions from Democrats in Congress and European allies, who are now seeking to bolster their military support for Ukraine​.